This book does an excellent job of defining key concepts and terms in a clear, accessible and engaging way, without ‘dumbing down’. The case studies are interesting, drawing on a variety of different cultures, countries and regions, to illustrate the concepts at hand.
Caroline A. Hartzell, Professor of Political Science, Gettysburg College, USA
This is a great introduction ... Read moreto the study of globalization! To organize the text along key concepts is a brilliant idea as it helps students to understand the complex integration of various dimensions of globalization and pushes them to ask new and pertinent questions.
Sylva Frisk, University of Gothenburg, School of Global Studies, Sweden
Globalization: The Key Concepts cuts through the vast scholarship on globalization with powerful, simple ideas. Packed with thought-provoking examples, this book is accessible and intelligent, providing a good grounding in the fundamentals while introducing students to major scholarly debates. An excellent introduction to the field.
Emma Reisz, Lecturer in Asian History, History and Anthropology, Queen’s University Belfast, UK
Eriksen’s book is perhaps the best one volume survey on globalization available. With a clear and conversational writing style, he weaves together theory, explanation and contemporary examples into an effective overview of the causes, consequences, concepts, and debates regarding globalization.
Mark Dailey, Associate Professor of Anthropology, Green Mountain College, USA
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